YEARLY HIGH
1.8450 LTL
YEARLY LOW
1.6759 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7213 LTL

2016 AWG to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.8450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 1.6759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1691 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7345 to the December average rate of 1.8244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8450 was up 4.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7611, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,225 LTL
2015 Average 8,434 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 8,379 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 845.50 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8382
1.6728
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG to LTL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.7045, compared to 1.7381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1057 LTL (High: 1.8212 / Low: 1.7154). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 LTL (High: 1.6929 / Low: 1.6811).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1057
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8244) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7328), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0916 (+5.29%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8244
2015 Avg (December) 1.7328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7426 1.7232 1.7345
February 1.7363 1.6890 1.7109
March 1.7354 1.6859 1.7087
April 1.6929 1.6811 1.6865
May 1.7001 1.6759 1.6894
June 1.7238 1.6849 1.6970
July 1.7272 1.7116 1.7200
August 1.7182 1.6873 1.7031
September 1.7087 1.6885 1.6978
October 1.7344 1.6930 1.7162
November 1.8212 1.7154 1.7669
December 1.8450 1.7907 1.8244